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Certified Risk Analyst

CRA — Foundations of risk analytics with specialization in financial or non-financial risk.

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Certified Risk Manager

CRM — Master financial, operational, and enterprise risk with capstone integration.

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Certified Risk Officer

CRO — Executive-level risk leadership for senior professionals.

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Risk Data Analyst

RDA — Specialized in risk data management, SQL, reporting & visualization.

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Certified Risk Analyst (CRA)

Pathway 1: CRA Coursework Path — Structured Learning for Risk Analytics

Guided Coursework Path

Build Your Designation Through Structured Learning

This pathway is designed to create a strong base in risk management, analytics, and applied methods before advancing into focused topics. Ideal for learners seeking a complete, guided educational experience.

Program Requirements:
  • Foundations: Complete RAI101 + RAI102
  • Specialization (Choose one): RAI201 (Financial) or RAI202 (Non-Financial)
  • CRA Award: Designation upon successful completion
Students begin with foundations, then progress to a specialization in either financial or non-financial risk analytics.
Examination Path

Demonstrate Prior Knowledge

  • CRA Level 1 Exam
  • CRA Level 2 Exam
  • Level 3 Specialty: Financial OR Non-Financial

Review the study guide before deciding whether to take the course or attempt the exam directly.

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CRA Program Courses

Required
RAI101: Introduction to Risk Management and Analysis

James Hurst, PhD  |  Self-paced (90 days)  |  60 hours

CRA, CRM and CRO Program Requirement

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RAI102: Probability and Statistics for Risk Analysis

Joseph Tagne, PhD  |  Self-paced (90 days)  |  60 hours

CRA, CRM and CRO Program Requirement

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Specialization
RAI201: Financial Risk Analytics

James Hurst, PhD  |  Self-paced (90 days)  |  60 hours

CRA Program Requirement

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Specialization
RAI202: Non-Financial Risk Analytics

Joseph Tagne, PhD  |  Self-paced (90 days)  |  60 hours

CRA Program Requirement

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Maintaining Your CRA
Annual CPD:
15 hours/year
Active Membership:
Annual renewal
Practice Requirement:
Risk/analytics role

Maintenance ensures CRA holders stay up to date with evolving risk practices, data analytics, and industry standards.

Certified Risk Manager (CRM)

Mastery in all facets of risk management — financial, operational, market & economic risk

How to Earn the CRM

  • Foundations: RAI101 + RAI102
  • Core: RAI201 + RAI202
  • Capstone: RAI301 (Integrated Risk Management)

Begin with foundations, progress through both financial and non-financial risk analytics, and culminate with the Integrated Risk Management capstone.

CRM Program Courses

RAI101: Introduction to Risk ManagementRegister
RAI102: Probability & StatisticsRegister
RAI201: Financial Risk AnalyticsRegister
RAI202: Non-Financial Risk AnalyticsRegister
RAI301: Integrated Risk ManagementRegister
Maintaining Your CRM
Annual CPD: 20 hours/year
Active Membership
Managerial/Senior Risk Role

Certified Risk Officer (CRO)

Guiding Excellence in Risk Leadership — Executive-level risk mastery

How to Earn the CRO

  • Foundations: RAI101 + RAI102
  • Specialization: RAI201 + RAI202
  • Advanced: RAI301 (Enterprise Risk Management)

Complete both specialization streams, then advance into enterprise-level risk leadership.

CRO Program Courses (80 hours capstone)

RAI101 (60h)Register
RAI102 (60h)Register
RAI201 (60h)Register
RAI202 (60h)Register
RAI301: Enterprise Risk Management (80h)Register
Maintaining Your CRO

Annual CPD: 20 hours/year  |  Refresher: Core course every 2 years  |  Executive Risk Role

Certified Risk Data Analyst (RDA)

Mastery in risk data management, SQL, reporting, and visualization

RDA Certification Requirements

A minimum of four core courses + two Foundations courses are required for full certification. All courses self-paced (30 days, 40 hours each).

  • RAI010: Data Management & Regulatory Compliance
  • RAI011: Risk Data Pre-Processing & Analysis
  • RAI012: Advanced SQL for Risk Data
  • RAI013: Design of Risk Data Systems
  • RAI014: Integration with Risk Models
  • RAI015: Risk Reporting & Visualization
Pre-Register for RDA Courses
RAI010: Data Management & Regulatory Compliance

Tomas Jonys • Self-paced (30 days) • 40 hours

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RAI011: Risk Data Pre-Processing & Analysis

James Hurst, PhD • Self-paced (30 days) • 40 hours

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RAI012: Advanced SQL Procedures for Risk Data

James Hurst, PhD • 30 days • 40 hours

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RAI013: Design & Development of Risk Data Systems

Tomas Jonys • 30 days • 40 hours

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RAI014: Integration of Data with Risk Models

James Hurst, PhD • 30 days • 40 hours

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RAI015: Risk Reporting & Visualization

Tomas Jonys • 30 days • 40 hours

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